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Total solar eclipse provides wonder, "connection with the universe" to viewers, astronomer says

Name: Total solar eclipse provides wonder, "connection with the universe" to viewers, astronomer says
Uploaded: 2026-08-12T09:47:00-0400
Duration: 2 min 57 s
Description: The Perseid meteor shower will peak during 2026's only total solar eclipse. Director of astronomy at Adler Planetarium, Dr. Geza Gyuk, explains why the eclipse is so special.

The Perseid meteor shower will peak during 2026's only total solar eclipse. Director of astronomy at Adler Planetarium, Dr. Geza Gyuk, explains why the eclipse is so special.